Texas

Darlene Marquez Winkler Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident at Hwy 288 in Houston, TX

Published on: December 1, 2022

Date of Accident
October 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Darlene Marquez Winkler
Type of Accident
Hit-and-Run
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Highway 288, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Houston Police are searching for a driver in connection with a hit-and-run that injured four people at Hwy 288 in Houston, TX on October 8th, 2022. Police say it happened around 11:15 p.m. According to investigators, a pickup truck crossed multiple southbound lanes of Hwy 288 before colliding with a Buick Encore. The collision caused the Buick to hit a wall and overturn, leaving three of its occupants with n0n-life-threatening injuries. An additional occupant, identified as 52-year-old Darlene Marquez Winkler, was hospitalized with several fractured ribs, among other injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Buick Encore
Road/Highway
Hwy 288
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Buick Encore's hit by a pickup truck that fled the scene

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